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Driver Education

Overview

The traffic and driver education program develops traffic citizens who will use our highway transportation system in a competent, safe, and responsible manner either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian. We are dedicated to delivering the individualized instruction necessary to ensure the successful completion of driver education and to equip the student with the defensive driving skills needed to navigate safely.

Goals

Demonstrate proficiency in four major components: classroom, simulator, driving range, and behind-the-wheel

Program benefits

Identify and demonstrate rules and procedures of operating a motor vehicle

Identify and demonstrate good conscious choices concerning risk while driving

Identify and understand the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance

Identify and demonstrate the motor vehicle laws and the rules of the road

Identify and demonstrate the safety steps if stopped by a police officer

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Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to approximately 400,000 children. Our vision is that every student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.